Need help coping between Psychiatrist sessions

[Guest_4643]

Hi everyone, my name's Tayla and I'm 20. Relatively new to these forums. I would really appreciate if someone can please help me and give me some suggestions/advice.

I have a Psychiatrist that I'm very thankful for, he's wonderful and everything I want in a therapist. He helps me and it makes me feel a bit better and sometimes a little happier and reassured while I see him. I do this through Telehealth because I'm in Regional Victoria and he's a 6 hour drive away in Sydney, so I've never met him face to face although it's pretty much the same thing. I would like to try and meet him in person some day though, but we'll see.

However, sometimes it can be a while in between sessions because I understand his busy schedule, he also has other commitments other than his Psychiatry work. But in saying that he does his job well and does what he says. So I find it really hard to cope until I see him again.

I see my GP also but I don't find her that helpful, personally. She's nice yes but not like my Psychiatrist.

I do come on websites like this, Lifeline, etc. to do web chats, and that's why I joined these forums.

I walk daily. I colour in and play a free colour by numbers app on my iPad called Happy Colour. Sometimes I'll read or write, or watch TV or movies, depending on if I'm in the mood. Other than that I don't have much to do.

Yes I have supportive parents and it's just them, my dog and I, I have no siblings, friends or other family members. I've tried so hard to join groups, get jobs, study, anything, and I'm always discriminated against (I don't know why), even by the local triage and local Headspace Centre. So I'm out of options and quite hurt. So basically I can't get any of those.

Please help and please reply. I really wish I could contact my Psychiatrist in between sessions but I'm not sure if that's allowed and how I can.

Thanks,

Tayla.

[Guest_4643]

Aw thank you so much for the kind words as usual Mark, you have no idea how much it means and how nice it is to be complimented rather than put down, so thank you, I'm glad you think that of me, truly. I feel the same way about you.

I try to be caring, so thank you. I don't think I'm amazing though let alone how amazing you think I am but regardless, thanks. So are you!

Tayla x

[alasdayr]

Tayla,

Literally anything that diverts you from self harm is good. This is what safety plans are for. From experience, self harm urges come in waves. The urges and waves can be so strong. If you can just ride out the wave without acting on the impulses you (and everyone else) will feel better.

Knowing that you had succumb to urges, I would also feel that I had failed you. I am too care and am concerned about your well being.

When in the grip of acting on an impulse, appropriate care for long term safety may be compromised. (ie. really bad accidents can happen).

I understand the desire for harm. I still fight it most days. Most days I win, some days are not as successful. The victory is in not giving in.

Remember, I believe in you. Even when you don't. Especially when you don't. When feeling that low, reach out. Please. Let other lend you strength when you have none.


Alasdayr.

[Matchy69]

Hi Tayla and i am sure everyone else on here thinks the same

[Guest_4643]

Thanks Alasdayr and Mark for the kind words, means a lot. I feel the same way about both of you. Take care.

Tayla

[Paw Prints]

Hello Tayla,

Lass you have such a kind gentle caring nature, that is something precious to be treasured. The world would be a much nicer place if there were more people like you.

Hugs

Paws

[Guest_4643]

That's not true but thanks Paws. Just wish I was dead.

Tayla

[Matchy69]

Tayla please dont think that thought.You are an amazing caring person.I wish you could see that.

Take care,

Your friend,

Mark.

[Guest_4643]

Thanks Mark but it's so hard for me not to think that and to think positive. You're an amazing caring person inside and out too rather than me but thank you. Take care too.

Tayla

[Guest_1643]

Hey Tayla, sorry you are feeling down. It hurts me to see. I hope you get through this and feel a bit better soon. Here for you. You are a smart young woman and your contributions on the forum are always full of insight and hope. Thank you for posting, I enjoy sharing your journey. xx

[Paw Prints]

Hello Tayla,

Lass you may find it hard to see it in yourself, but it is true. You do have a kind, caring nature. Your posts in support of others on here show you have it in abundance. Believe me I wouldn't say it unless I meant it lass. You just need to practice being kind & caring to yourself & yes you are worth the effort.

Hugs

Paws